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Cardiff native Jacob Clark wins Emmy for television journalism

staffJuly 10, 2026

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ENCINITAS — Former San Dieguito Academy student Jacob Clark has earned a regional Emmy Award for his television news reporting less than two years after...

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Coastal Roots Farm names new CEO

Cameron AdamsJuly 10, 2026

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ENCINITAS — The board of directors of Coastal Roots Farm has appointed Kesha Dorsey as the nonprofit’s new chief executive officer. Coastal Roots Farm is...

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Carlsbad sets agenda for key developments, historic resources

Cameron AdamsJuly 10, 2026

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CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has approved the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission work plans for the upcoming fiscal year, which include several...

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County Supervisors approve food distribution pilot program

Coast News wire servicesJune 26, 2026

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SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1 million pilot program Thursday to partner with two regional food banks...

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North County locations offer free summer meals for families in need

Samantha NelsonJune 23, 2026June 24, 2026

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REGION — School districts, city libraries and other organizations across the region are providing free summer meals for children and families in need during the...

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New Village Arts announces 25th-anniversary season lineup

Gabbi BasaJune 22, 2026

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Carlsbad theater company New Village Arts has announced the lineup for its 25th-anniversary season, which will run from August 2026 to July 2027. NVA’s Season...

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Camp Pendleton-area wildfire 100% contained

Coast News wire servicesJune 21, 2026June 24, 2026

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CAMP PENDLETON — Firefighters have contained the smoldering remnants of a week-long wildfire that blackened large swaths of open terrain on Camp Pendleton and the...

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SAN Terminal 1 named one of world’s most beautiful airports

Coast News wire servicesJune 21, 2026June 21, 2026

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REGION — San Diego International Airport leaders recently responded to the news of SAN’s new Terminal 1 being named to the “World’s Most Beautiful Airports”...

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Encinitas approves final design funding for Leucadia rail crossings

Jordan IngramJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

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ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council voted June 17 to advance the next phase of two proposed pedestrian rail crossings in Leucadia, approving nearly $300,000...

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Authorities seek public’s help finding missing man

Coast News wire servicesJune 17, 2026

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POWAY — Authorities sought the public’s help in locating a 59-year-old man who went missing in March, leaving his vehicle parked at a local ecological...

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Encinitas Chamber announces 30th annual Oktoberfest

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ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its 30th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 27 along Mountain Vista Drive. The free...

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Oceanside promotes deputy chief to lead fire department

Samantha NelsonJune 17, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — The city has selected Fire Deputy Chief Jessamyn “Jess” Specht as its next fire chief. Specht will succeed Chief Dave Parsons, who retires...

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Carlsbad OKs sale of Chestnut Apartments to faith-driven nonprofit

Gabbi BasaJune 16, 2026June 22, 2026

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CARLSBAD — Two years after Solutions for Change agreed to forfeit ownership of the Chestnut Apartments on 945 Chestnut Avenue, the Carlsbad City Council has...

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Trinity Theatre Company coming to Carlsbad

Cameron AdamsJune 15, 2026

June 15, 20260591

CARLSBAD — Access is an important part of the mission of the Trinity Theatre Company, according to founder Sean Boyd. Boyd told The Coast News...

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Encinitas Historical Society’s interactive series marks nation’s 250th

Cameron AdamsJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026June 10, 20260508

ENCINITAS — Inspired by the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Encinitas Historical Society is launching a series of interactive events...